July and August
Nature Online Presentations
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Join Pima County naturalists online via Zoom to
explore the wonder of our natural world!
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To help keep these and other public programs, like our Community Center, School Programs and Nature-to-Go youth activity kits, free, please consider donating to the Pima County Parklands Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at pimaparklands.org. Once there, if you'd like to contribute, scroll down and click on the "DONATE' button. Donations are tax-deductible.
To support Environmental Education programs, enter Environmental Education in the "Enter Name of Project Here" line.
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To donate by check, make checks payable to Pima County Parklands Foundation, write Environmental Education in the memo line and mail to:
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Parklands Foundation
3500 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
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Thank you for your support! |
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What is Biodiversity and Why is it Important?
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. MST
All of the different types of organisms that exist on this planet have a role to play in our world’s ecosystems. Join us to learn how ecosystems function, how intact ecosystems provide essential services to us, how ecosystems interact with one another on a global scale, and what we can do to preserve them.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Adventures in Birding: Trogons
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. MST
Trogons occur in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. With their bright colors they are among the most sought-after birds everywhere they are found. This month we explore the beautiful delights of the tropics.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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The Wonderful World of Bats
July Edition: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. MST
August Edition: Monday, August 16, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. MST
Explore the exciting nightlife of bats, their intriguing adaptations, and the important roles they play in the environment. Discuss current threats to bat populations and what efforts are being made to protect them. Learn what our local species are up to as Monsoon season rolls in as well as where and how to observe them.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Hypnotic Herps: Ecology of the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Sonoran Desert
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. MST
This series will explore the amazing world of reptiles and amphibians right in our back yard. In this episode, we describe the differences between reptiles and amphibians, why Southwestern AZ is home to such a large diversity of herps, and some of the current threats that they face. In future episodes, you can look forward to learning about endangered and invasive reptiles and amphibians, adaptations to desert living, and the variety of toxins and venoms that these wonderful animals can produce.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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The Magical, Mysterious World of Moths
Thursday, July 21, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. MST
In honor of the 11th annual National Moth Week, we celebrate the incredible diversity of moths. Some entomologists think there may over 500,000 moth species worldwide! Moths can be remarkably colorful or incredibly cryptic, pinhead to dinner plate in size. They are important pollinators and a food source for birds, bats, and lizards. Best of all, moths are just about everywhere! Join us for a look at these remarkable, but underappreciated, insects.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Naturalist Fireside Chat
Saturday, July 23, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. MST
Saturday, August 20, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. MST
We begin with a look at observations, news, and notes on the natural world. Then the floor is open to all who want to ask questions, share observations, and connect with other nature lovers. This monthly series is modeled after Ranger talks offered by the National Park Service.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Hypnotic Herps: Ecology of the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Sonoran Desert
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. MST
This series will explore the amazing world of reptiles and amphibians right in our back yard. In this episode, we explore the various endangered reptiles and amphibians of the Sonoran Desert, what threats they face, and the current research aimed at population recovery. We talk about the various non-native species that exist in southwestern AZ, like bullfrogs, sliders, and Mediterranean geckos, their threats to native ecosystems, and the work being done to help these populations decrease.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Order Up!: Millipedes and Centipedes
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. MST
Millipedes and centipedes are long-bodied arthropods that are similar yet very different. This presentation explores the surprising world of these many-legged wonders.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Adventures in Birding: Wrens
Monday, August 22, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. MST
What they lack in bright colors wrens more than make up for in personality. These charming birds have big, often beautiful, voices that are one of their hallmarks. This presentation takes a dive into the undergrowth to discuss wrens.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Hypnotic Herps: Ecology of the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Sonoran Desert
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. MST
This series will explore the amazing world of reptiles and amphibians right in our back yard. In this episode, we learn how local reptiles and amphibians succeed in the desert. We answer questions like: What adaptations help them survive in the desert? Where do the frogs and toads go in the winter? How do snakes and lizards get water during the dry season? We also highlight the variety of toxins and venoms that these wonderful animals can produce for defense in harsh environments like deserts.
Information about how to access the Zoom session will be emailed to participants after registration.
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This virtual event is FREE,
but pre-registration is required.
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Look for more Nature Online topics coming in September!
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If you have questions about our Nature Online programs
or need assistance, contact us at:
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Keep an eye on our Facebook page for
upcoming programs like these.
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